— Whenever I have a chance to revisit Lake Bastrop South Shore park, I try to take a hike or bike ride along the Swift trail. The trail is short, shaded, and offers incredible views around the lake. The presence … Read More

— On National Trails Day 2020, I had to think really hard to decide which trail I’d feature this year. We have done some epic hikes throughout these years. Whenever I think of Glacier NP, I realize that most hikes … Read More

— One of our favorite things at Rocky Mountain NP is actually a drive. In addition to being one of the nation’s highest paved roads, Trail Ridge Road is very scenic. From mountain views to pastures with elk and other … Read More

— I went back to some of my photos from our vacation last year and saw these very different shots taken at Sprague Lake, Rocky Mountain NP. As I had mentioned in my previous entry for this location, we ended … Read More

— The saying goes that the best camera is the one you have with you at the time you need to capture a moment. It so happened to me this morning when I took my mountain bike for a ride. … Read More

— Connecting the north shore to Lake Bastrop South Shore, there is a 5-mile (8-km) trail that offers some of the best views in the park. The trail is moderate, but it does have a couple of difficult hilly areas. … Read More

— I have seen deer in several of my hikes and bike rides, but it is generally early in the morning or early evening. Yesterday it was a first for me to see this beautiful white-tailed deer right in the … Read More

— Some time last fall I posted a couple of shots taken at Gorman Falls in Colorado Bend SP. With the heavy rains we had through the Austin and Hill Country areas, I can only imagine how beautiful those falls … Read More

— There so much to see and appreciate at Canyonlands NP (Utah). However, if you are truly pushed for time, there are two main areas you should definitely see: the Grand View Point Overlook and the Green River Overlook, where … Read More